Vision Group events manager, Fiona Tamale, has assured Ugandans that all is set for the 14th edition of the Bride and Groom Expo.

“I want to thank everyone who is participating in this year’s expo. We are at the most critical stage, but all is set and we are going to have a successful event,” Tamale said.

Tamale also noted that by 8:00 am staff members will be at the UMA showgrounds in Kampala to receive visitors.

Exhibitors preparing their stalls. The Bride&Groom Expo will start on Friday. (Photo by Moses Nsubuga)

The three-day bridal show is scheduled to kick off tomorrow (Friday 23) until 25th June 2023 Sunday. The expo is anchored on the theme, “Love is in the Details”. This year’s expo has attracted more than 135 exhibitors.

“Couples who will attend the expo will leave with their whole wedding planned out, from church needs to reception venues and service providers. Even honeymoon packages are available, plus video and photography services,” she said.

Exhibitors preparing their stalls. The Bride&Groom Expo will start on Friday. (Photo by Moses Nsubuga)

The annual expo is an initiative of Vision Group organized with support from Uganda Airlines, Pepsi, Penny Bold Bridal collections and partners like Mestil Hotel and Residences, Fragolino wines and Twende Uganda in partnership with Southern Palm Beach, Diani.

Those planning to attend the event will pay sh10, 000 for entrance. This time we have exhibitors from Kenya.

Exhibitors preparing their stalls. The Bride&Groom Expo will start on Friday. (Photo by Moses Nsubuga)

This edition promises nothing less. All the trainings starting Friday will be carried out by experts and will tackle a variety of subjects from dating, marrying, and getting children to building a home.

The sessions, which are always the highlight of the day, involve marriage counsellors, Ssengas and Kojja and health experts.

Some of the models practicing on the runway in preparation for the Bride&Groom Expo starting on Friday. (Photo by Moses Nsubuga)

Some of the models practicing on the runway in preparation for the Bride&Groom Expo starting on Friday. (Photo by Moses Nsubuga)

During the visit to the UMA showgrounds, many exhibitors showed that the wedding industry is very profitable. Looking at the tents, you cannot fail to admire the innovations, creativity and beauty.

Exhibitors speak out

“We are sure this year is going to be a success. Last year we did not participate in the expo because people were still scared of Covid 19 but this year, there are no restrictions, and people are excited,” Elizabeth Namutebi, the head of decorations at Flex Impressions, said.

Exhibitors preparing their stalls. The Bride&Groom Expo will start on Friday. (Photo by Moses Nsubuga)

“I have decided to take part in this year’s expo because most of my friends who have been participating told me that they get value for money and clients,” Julia Okot, the manager of Jules Consilio, an interior company said.

Okot also noted that as someone who is into backyard gardening, she has been exhibiting at the gardener’s expo but she was not making money because of the competition at such expos.

Exhibitors preparing their stalls. The Bride&Groom Expo will start on Friday. (Photo by Moses Nsubuga)

“This is going to be a good place for me to sell my flowers and designs because there are different exhibitors with different products so I will easily make profits,” Okot said.

Rogers Kisitu from Bloven Cakes is also excited about this year’s expo, saying that since January he has been waiting for this day.

“This is the biggest fashion show in the country, which business person, especially in the cake business would miss out on this clientele,” Kisitu said.

Some of the models practicing on the runway in preparation for the Bride&Groom Expo starting on Friday. (Photo by Moses Nsubuga)

Entertainment has always been a big part of any wedding, and the Expo is going to give a chance to numerous artists like Cindy Ssanyu, Abeeka Band and Kataleya and Kandle to show what they have to offer.

Prizes and awards are going to be given out to so many lucky winners.

Exhibitors preparing their stalls. The Bride&Groom Expo will start on Friday. (Photo by Moses Nsubuga)

Friday’s programme

At exactly 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm, they will be a spin and win wheel. At 6:00 pm, Pastor Jeremy and Beatrice Byemanzi will talk about how to prepare for marriage. At 7:00 pm, entertainment from Abeeka Band, and at exactly 7:30 pm, we shall have fashion shows.